Four Tips for Water Damage

6/20/2018 (Permalink)

Homeowners can use these tips to help get their homes restored after a water damage problem. Understanding how water works during a loss will help in the mitigation process.

Four Tips for Water Damage 

1. How far did the water migrate? Water migrations helps the restoration company know how much material is wet and where to place equipment.
2. What materials need to be dried? Air movement is added right away to materials that can bind water. Wood and drywall hold a lot of water and needs air movement.
3. Is there visible mold? Air movement should not be applied to the home if there is visible mold.
4. Where did the water come from? Depending on the source of water will depend on what materials can be restored. If the water came from a clean source then the drying is easier.

Answering these questions after calling SERVPRO of East & West Dundee/SW Barrington Hills can help determine how much damage will need to be cleaned.